Susanna Wheeldon is fundraising for Mencap

Marathon des Sables

on 08/04/2007

250k's is the least of Susie's worries..

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Team members:

Philip Mott, Susie Wheeldon

Raising money for

Mencap

Charity Registration No. 222377

Mencap wants a world where people with a learning disability gain an equal right to choice opportunity and respect. The charity believes that people should have equal opportunities in education, work and in playing a full part in the community. They believe that support for the families and carers of people with a learning disability is vital to achieving their vision

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Susanna Wheeldon

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Raised: 94%

Target: £15,000.00
Raised so far: £14,036.22

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My story

Hi hi hi and welcome to our fund raising page.

On 22 March we head to Morocco for what is reassuringly known as 'The toughest footrace on Earth'.

We will run 150 miles across the Sahara in six days - the fourth of which is approximately 52 miles!

We will encounter +40 degree heat, carry back packs weighing 10kg, sleep in the desert, shred our feet, get stuck in sand storms and generally sweat... alot.

Fun... (?!)

But it is all for a good cause. Namely Mencap. The UK's leading learning disability charity. So please feel free to donate wildly and generously.

Especially as there is not only the challenge of the run but the challenge of training for it! And - of course - the challenge of not drinking for the three months prior.

What is brilliant though is that if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. So giving more is, in effect, a double bonus...

If you want to see just how difficult this is going to be (or you are bored!) feel free to check out our website with training blogs and event details:

http://web.mac.com/susiewheeldon

Also, on the off chance that you are reading this and think, "Wow what a brilliant thing for my company to sponsor" - please don't hesitate to put them in touch!

Many thanks for any contribution, no matter how small and have a lovely day.

	You are insane....... best of luck to you both! Donation by Lizzie Bailhache 22/03/07	£40.00 + £11.28 Gift Aid
	Bet the biscuit browns taste better than on Granham! Good Luck. Donation by Lucy Whitmore 21/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Run like a desert storm, bra Donation by David, Julie & Teddy 21/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You guys rock! I am in awe Donation by Lottie Woodall 21/03/07	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	Go, Phil, Go! Donation by Loek 21/03/07	£20.00
	We are so proud of you. Good luck, we will be following you in this incredible adventure Donation by EM, Cm & BM 21/03/07	£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid
	May Mowbli be with you!! Happy navigating across the desert with the N800..... Donation by James Monighan 21/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	The best of luck you are both incredible people Donation by T 21/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck Phil, rather you than me! Donation by Alastair Campbell 21/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	makes my Keswick to Barrow look short! Donation by Colin L 20/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck you nutter! Can't believe it is already here Donation by Veronica Bennett 20/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Tory Black 20/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	GOOD LUCK!!! Donation by Juliana Leonard 20/03/07	£40.00
	You're mad, completely mad. Just come home safe!! Donation by Hoops 19/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good luck you nutters! Donation by Ding 19/03/07	£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid
	Run and become ... good luck both of you!!! xxx Donation by Kim 19/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Red Consultancy Team 19/03/07	£200.00
	Go get 'em Donation by Rob Goldsmith 19/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	From Phil: Thanks mate Donation by Langers 19/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Good Luck ! Donation by Karl 19/03/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Donation by anonymous 19/03/07	£25.00
	Best of luck Donation by Guy Williams 19/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Dear Susie - you are completely mad. Good luck! Donation by Simon Wilson 19/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go crazy kids! Viel Gluck! Donation by George & Andre 18/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good luck Donation by judy maitland 17/03/07	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Good luck sand lovers! Donation by Ed Milbank 16/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Motty - huge luck with conquering those doooons xx Donation by Lettice & Guy 16/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Best of luck! Personally, I think you're crazy! Donation by Fred & Mesh 16/03/07	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	You are both clearly bonkers - but am in awe. Am sure it will be an incredible experience. Best. Donation by Amanda O'Neale / Georgeson 16/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Good luck guys Donation by Hoots 16/03/07	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

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* Total raised online:	£11,756.22
Offline donations:	£2,280.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£3,021.11

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